The Vikings' run defense it still top-five, but are they missing Pat Williams both on and off the field? One former Viking thinks so and one current Viking misses him. Others say they just need to play on work with what they’ve got.
Via The Viking Age
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October 26, 2011
During the Vikings press conference today quarterback Christian Ponder stated that his fake shooting of a handgun when pulled from a holster touchdown dance is a tribute to Happy Gilmore character Shooter … [visit site to read more]Christian Ponder’s “Shooter McGavin” Dance Must Stay - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - A Minnesota Vikings Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.
Chad Greenway isn’t giving up on the season, despite the long odds against the Vikings. He said a back-to-basics approach is the way the team will address things.
Donovan McNabb says in an NFL Network interview that he should still be the starter and questioned whether he should be blamed for the team’s 1-6 record. He might not be the only reason for the poor start, but his inability to convert third downs with a lead was a big reason.
Via GridironFans.com
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October 29, 2011
The Minnesota Vikings made the switch to rookie quarterback Christian Ponder last week, and he started his first NFL game against the Green Bay Packers. Ponder took over for Donovan McNabb in the middle of the Vikings' game a week. On the season, McNabb completed 60% of his passes, threw for 1,026 yards, 4 touchdowns, and two interceptions in his six starts. In that stretch,...
Via Pro Football Talk
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October 29, 2011
It’s unknown whether former Vikings quarterback Donovan McNabb is attempting to sell any of his teammates on the notion that he should be the starting quarterback, in the hopes that perhaps enough players will clamor for McNabb that he’ll be reinstalled at the top of the depth chart. But it is known that McNabb is…
Via CBSSports.com
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October 28, 2011
Receiver Percy Harvin and cornerback Antoine Winfield are listed as questionable for the Minnesota Vikings' game against Carolina on Sunday.
Via Pro Sports Blogging
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October 29, 2011
Two 1st round draft picks square off this Sunday when the Vikings head to Carolina to take on the Panthers. Both Christian Ponder and Cam Newton entered this season with plenty of people(yours truly included) questioning their value as a high draft pick. Well Newton seems to be the real deal, and Ponder, while a small sample size, has looked really good. Both players...
Via Fox Sports North
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October 28, 2011
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and top GOP lawmakers tried Friday to wrap their hands around four possible sites for a new Minnesota Vikings stadium and a list of financing options that might get through a deeply divided Legislature.
Their conclusion after a lengthy private meeting: They need more time.
Dayton said he would wait to schedule a special legislative...
Via StarTribune.com
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October 29, 2011
Adrian Peterson leads the NFL in rushing, but the Vikings might save wear-and-tear on their star back by giving the ball to Toby Gerhart more.
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